Diaper Drops

We hear stories of tragedy, struggle, and loss. It may impact us for a moment but we’re able to cuddle back into our cozy lives and carry on with every day. And while these stories can compel us to make a difference in the lives of those who are suffering,

Nestled near the source of the River Nile in a city called Jinja, Uganda, stories of loss fill young children’s lives. For example, John‘s mother is deceased and his father is unable to care for him. Sarah’s mother passed away after giving birth, and her father was unable to care

With Valentine’s Day around the corner, February is sure to be one of those heart-filled month as we keep in mind all the people we love. Of course, this includes family. What’s up for debate is how we define family, certainly something that is different for each individual. For example,

As the old saying goes, it takes a village. Raising children requires a network of support, and for many parents, the default is to reach out to extended family and friends. Sometimes, though, this village is nonexistent and creates a cyclical web of struggles for families, said Wendy Schwalbe of

Poverty isn’t a limited experience. People across the world experience the pains of this devastating scenario due to various circumstances – whether ongoing or unexpected, such as a natural disaster. In Puerto Rico, the people we serve struggle with both. While poverty has been a long-term struggle in the U.S.

Poverty can be an endless cycle. In Uganda, for example, a giant hurdle for a quality life is lack of education. Schooling, however, is not free in the country. Often, a parent who wasn’t afforded an education is unable to afford that for his or her children, and the cycle

When a natural disaster strikes, we’re quick to realize the immediate impact: devastation, destruction, and displacement. As time goes on, it’s easy for those far away to forget, to continue with daily life without thinking about lingering consequences. At Jake’s Diapers, we remain actively present in Puerto Rico, supporting individuals

Survival mode. That’s how most people in the area that Real Hope for Haiti serves life, said Licia Betor of the organization. “Each day they are trying to figure out how to eat,” she said. “We serve a large area that is very rural. Most people eat once a day.

As the old saying goes, it takes a village. Raising children requires a network of support, and for many parents, the default is to reach out to extended family and friends. Sometimes, though, this village is nonexistent and creates a cyclical web of struggles for families, said Wendy Schwalbe of Family

It’s a pretty grim scene for many living in Southwest Missouri. Struggles with generational poverty, the increasing influence of gangs, teenagers living on the streets and babies without clean diapers plague the area. “Families do their best to provide a healthy life for their children, but constantly face pitfalls that

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Jake’s Diapers is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that solves diaper need for infants, elderly and those with special needs. This is essential for clean, healthy and active lives and creates a sense of dignity for those we serve. When we alleviate the ongoing financial burden of diaper costs, we empower recipients to pursue a higher quality of life.